A.M. notes: U.S. to recognize Jerusalem, Provo's historic new mayor, a look at Hatch's 'graceful exit'

A view of Jerusalem's old city is seen Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. U.S. officials have said that President Trump may recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital this week as a way to offset his likely decision to delay his campaign promise of moving the U.S. Embassy there. Trump's point-man on the Middle East, son-in-law Jared Kushner, later said the president hasn't decided yet what steps to take. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Here’s a look at the news for Dec. 6.

US to recognize Jerusalem as capital of Israel

President Donald Trump will soon announce the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, breaking a long-standing international tradition, according to BBC News.

Trump is expected to announce his decision in a speech at a later date.

Trump will also call for the U.S. to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Pope Francis previously called for things to say at the “status quo.”

“Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem has never been recognized internationally and all countries maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv,” according to BBC. “Since 1967, Israel has built a dozen settlements, home to about 200,000 Jews, in East Jerusalem. These are considered illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this. In recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the US could reinforce Israel's position that settlements in the east are valid Israeli communities.”

Chris Karpowitz, co-director of BYU's Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy, called Trump’s visit “a Hatch campaign event,” which aimed to highlight Utah’s current senator.

"I can only imagine how frustrating this is for Mitt Romney, and for supporters of Mitt Romney, who I think have tried to stay out of the way and allow Hatch to make a graceful exit," he said. "That seems increasingly unlikely."

Time magazine announced “The Silence Breakers” as its person of the year on Wednesday.

“Silence breakers” are defined as those who spoke out against sexual assault, harassment and discrimination.

“The women and men who have broken their silence span all races, all income classes, all occupations and virtually all corners of the globe,” according to Time. “They might labor in California fields, or behind the front desk at New York City's regal Plaza Hotel, or in the European Parliament. They're part of a movement that has no formal name. But now they have a voice.”

The list of “silence breakers” includes Taylor Swift, Ashley Judd and Susan Fowler.

President Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and special investigator Robert Mueller were all announced as the person of the year runner ups.